World's Most Corrupt Nations Revealed – India’s Rank May Surprise You

Feb 12, 2025 Khushi Kumari

Denmark Denmark ranks as the least corrupt country in the world with the highest CPI score

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Finland Finland secures the second spot with strong governance and low corruption levels

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Singapore Singapore ranks third, maintaining its reputation for strict anti-corruption policies

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New Zealand New Zealand is among the top-ranked countries with high transparency in governance

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Pakistan Pakistan ranks 135th, struggling with persistent governance and corruption challenges

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Sri Lanka Sri Lanka ranks 121st, facing issues related to public sector transparency

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India India ranks 96th, dropping three spots from last year, with a CPI score of 38

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